Federal cuts hit Hawaii's public broadcast stations

HONOLULU (Island News) -- As they say, the show must go on, despite Hawaii Public Radio losing roughly half a million dollars in federal funding. "What happened last night with this passage of the rescission act is seismic," said Meredith Artley, …

Federal cuts leave Hawaii stations scrambling

Hawaii’s public broadcasting stations are scrambling to make up for a sudden loss in federal funding — forcing Hawaii Public Radio to pull from reserves and hold an emergency fundraising drive, as PBS Hawaii said it remains committed to its community …

Hawaii enhancing efforts to help stop wildfires before they become disastrous

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Wildfire safety, precautions and improvements remain topics of high concern in the Aloha State. Aiming to help keep Hawaii communities safer throughout the hot summer months an Emergency Proclamation was signed this week by …

With Hawaii ranking ninth in U.S. for bicycle theft, advocates offer tips for prevention

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A recent study ranked Hawaii 9th in the United States for highest rate of bicycle theft, with 1,110 bicycles reported stolen in 2023. The average total loss was $1,240.13 per bike, according to an analysis by JOIN, a cycling …

ISLAND HISTORY: Historic photographers of Hawaii, particularly Kauai

In 1843, Theophilus Metcalf, the first known photographer of Hawaii, took the earliest known photograph of Hawaiians. Subscribe today for unlimited access. Already a subscriber? Login Not ready to subscribe? Register for limited access. If you have a print …

Hawaii Public Radio, PBS Hawaii faces funding cuts; emergency campaign launched

Public broadcast stations like Hawaii Public Radio are grappling with federal funding cuts nationwide, and are now searching for ways to address the shortfall. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting provided more than $4 million annually to Hawaii Public …

Hawaii retirement system director to retire at end of the year

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Thom Williams, executive director of the state Employee Retirement System, poses for a portrait on November 16, 2015 at the City Financial Tower in Honolulu. The head of Hawaii’s local government pension fund, …

Emergency proclamation activates National Guard for Hawaii wildfire threats

Governor Josh Green has issued an emergency proclamation for the 2025 wildfire season to enhance safety measures across the state. The proclamation, signed this week, allows Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan, adjutant general of Hawaii, to activate the National …

Billy V reports from the red carpet of the 'Chief of War' Hawaii premiere

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 19, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with numerous showers. Lows 65 to 72 near the shore to 53 to 60 at 4000 feet. Northeast winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Saturday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs 79 to 86 near the shore to 65 to 70 at …